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BY HILLARY VIDERS - SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESSENGLEWOODOn Sept. 22, a car show for dogs was hosted by the Englewood Field Club. The event, attended by several hundred people, was spearheaded by Ivan Arguello, the president of the club.From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., the show delighted attendees and raised money for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a national nonprofit organization ...read more

TheEnglewood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Hudson River Dental Arts with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 11. Hudson River Dental Arts offers a great experience in a fun-loving environment and with compassionate care from all the staff.Dr. Jennifer Sunkin’s mission is to change the negative perception of the dentist by creating a calm and inviting atmosphere for each ...read more

Exhibitcelebrates85yearsofTheCommunityChest BY HILLARY VIDERS - SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESSThis year, The Community Chest has been celebrating its 85th anniversary with a number of special events. The most recent milestone is an impressive historical exhibition at the Englewood Public Library that documents how the non-profit organization was founded in 1933 and how it has ...read more

STUDENTS GET EXPERIENCE Apprentices complete time in localjobsBY HILLARY VIDERS - SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESSGraduatesof theEnglewoodSummerBusinessApprenticeshipProgramarepicturedoutsidetheChiangAuditorium at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center during an Aug. 10 graduation ceremony. All photos by Hillary Vidders.A group of 30 young Englewood residents recently completed a six-week Summer ...read more

Festivities a fun showcase for downtown EnglewoodAugust 7, 2018
BY HILLARY VIDERSSPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
Emcee Johnny Mac hams it up with Zumba performers Jahaira Ortiz Olowe and Saloney Ginger Chandra from the bergenPAC.
Englewood, New Jersey—True to Englewood’s tag line, the city was “A Place for Everyone” July 26 to 28 when the Englewood Special Improvement District and Town ...read more

Studentshonebusinessskillsinapprentice programBY HILLARY VIDERS - SPECIAL TO NORTHERNVALLEY PRESSENGLEWOODAll photos by Hillary Viders Some Englewood teenagers are learning valuable business skills this summer in the ZONEʼs fifth annual Summer Apprenticeship Program.The ZONE, a school-based youth service program, is operated by the Bergen Family Center (BFC) on the campuses of Dwight Morrow High ...read more

BY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
Over 100 people attended the Englewood Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Dinner honoring the chamber's outgoing Board Chairman James Dunn on April 11 at the Englewood Field Club.
Dunn was also presented with a proclamation from the City of Englewood by Mayor Frank Huttle III.
“Although James is stepping down as the ECC Chair, he is young, ...read more

EXTRAORDINARY ENGLEWOOD: Carol RauscherBY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESSENGLEWOOD
Carol Rauscher has been the president of Englewood Chamber of Commerce (ECC) since 2013, and, as such, her hard work and expertise have brought many benefits to the city.
Rauscher is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and holds a master's degree from Syracuse University.
​Rauscher's ...read more

Business leaders attend annual chamber summit
BY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
ENGLEWOOD
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, and several dozen business owners and visitors attended to hear about the chamber's new initiatives.
Chamber President Carol Rauscher began by welcoming everyone, and proceeded to introduce Todd
Brooks, who is ...read more

Chamber president speaks on Englewood businesses
December 3, 2017 Hillary Viders Englewood, Northern Valley PressMembers of the Woman’s Club of Englewood came to hear Carol Rauscher (fifth from left) speak.ENGLEWOOD, N.J. —— New stores and restaurants, three-hour parking meters, a new marquee and internet classes for retail businesses were all on the agenda. On Nov. 20, Englewood Chamber of ...read more

Trips by Transit: A Picturesque Tour of Englewood
By Jared Kofsky - August 29, 2017
Just a few miles northwest of the George Washington Bridge in suburban Bergen County lies Englewood. It’s a growing walkable city of nearly 30,000 people that is, in many ways, the commercial, events, and cultural hub of the Palisades region.
Englewood is filled with a variety of residential offerings, ...read more

1950s NYC comes alive in ‘West Side Story’ at Englewood’s BergenPAC
August 15, 2017 by Hillary VidersThe cast of “West Side Story.”
BY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
ENGLEWOOD–The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC recently scored another blockbuster hit with their production of “West Side Story,” a modern day rendition of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which tells the ...read more

A ‘Run in the Wild’ at Englewood’s Flat Rock Brook
August 15, 2017 - Hillary Vidershttps://thepressgroup.net/a-run-in-the-wild-at-englewoods-flat-rock-brook/​On Aug. 6, Flat Rock Brook hosted its annual Run in the Wild, which saw 109 participants cross the finish line of the scenic 5K.
BY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
ENGLEWOOD––On Aug. 6, the Flat Rock Brook Nature ...read more

Sunny Sidewalk Sale in Englewood brings businesses to light
August 9, 2017 by Hillary Viders
ENGLEWOOD––The City of Englewood was transformed into a shopper’s dream from July 27-29, when the Englewood annual sidewalk sale brought hundreds of people to the city’s downtown area each day to scoop up bargains and meet store and businesses owners.
Over 80 stores participated in the sidewalk sale, ...read more

National Night Out: Connecting communities and first responders in Englewood, Englewood Cliffs
August 9, 2017 by Hillary Viders
Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Brian Murphy and Sgt. Ron Waldt explain to young residents how suspect sketches are created at National Night Out.
BY HILLARY VIDERS
SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
ENGLEWOOD––On Aug. 1, National Night Out was celebrated in several ...read more

Industry Magazine did a multi-page city profile in which they highlight more than 50 business in groups called "Things to Do," "Shop Until you drop," "Dig In!"," and "Lights Out." This is a great primer on all the Englewood has to offer!
By Laura D.C. Kolniski"Blending historic and modern architecture, vibrant retail options, diverse restaurants, and the Bergen Performing Arts Center, this ...read more